which piston do i get? What company/brand? Cast or forged?

What's the difference between cast and forged pistons?

HELP!!!

 

wiesco flat top racing piston

 

Do you want the piston for your 250r or 250x? If it's for the R, go with a cast piston. They are cheaper and if you change them regularly, reliability is not an issue. Pro-x pistons seem to be real popular. If you're dying to go forged then go with a piston from LRD that has been coated, it helps prevent seizing which seems to be an issue with Weisco (forged) pistons.

 

Yes, it's for the R, sorry i should have cleared that up.

But what's the difference between a cast and forged piston?